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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
4
In a narrow alley a hurdy gurdy man Pasquale Venetti plays for coins from back windows. He finally earns a yellow coin from a dining couple that recalls a romantic past, but a patrolman ends his street performance.
A Tennessee senator recalls a habit of a constituent who sought a Baltimore pass twice yearly due to a strong ruling passion. The man, once helped into a Washington department post, remains in need at illness end, prompting the plea for the coveted travel pass.
Aged seamen home near London houses 100 mariners in a homey setting. It is funded entirely by voluntary contributions and preserves ship life with bunks, ship bells, and nautical rules. The governor is a veteran sea captain guiding operations on nautical lines.
A historical listing details Chicago life with a series of per hour and per minute rates. It notes deaths births murders and various civic events, including police actions, building completions, trains, water flow, and mail deliveries, highlighting the city’s busy pace.
In Greenfield Indiana on June 19 relatives and friends gathered at the Shelby home to honor Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Shelby on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They were married June 17 1855 Mrs Shelby formerly Miss Sarah A Parker daughter of pioneer settlers John and Isabella Parker.
The stimulant is praised for its agreeable natural action and is sold by M. A. McClain, a local druggist, noting its genuine medicinal effect.
A series of minor and serious mishaps are reported from Indiana towns. Jud son Marson broke a wrist attempting to start a gasoline engine at Kennedy's Restaurant and returned home to Muncie. An infant of Will Parish’s family fell from a go cart, regained consciousness after prompt care, and isRecovering. Dorothy Julian accidentally swallowed lye but recovered after antidotes and doctor care. Walter Jesano’s horse ran away near Charlottesville, leaving him unconscious but not with fractures. Everett Stevens, 13, fell from a cherry tree near Mays Station, breaking both arms and receiving care from Drs. Bowen and Sipe. he traveled home with his father for dressings. He is a grandson of Oren Beher.
The sates seules library exchanges duplicate magazines for volumes not in their holdings. A box of duplicates was sent to the State Library and another box returned to the local library. Returned items include fourteen Harper's volumes and fifteen Century volumes, with various odd-numbered issues.
The Home Paper in Portland Oregonian presents a tribute to local newspapers as faithful chroniclers of readers’ lives, promising consistent coverage and fair treatment. It asserts the press remembers every reader, reporting successes and sorrows, and not letting petty spites interfere with news gathering.
Greenfield Indiana on June 19 ministers preached sanctification removes sin and desire to sin including tobacco. Ed S Hill rural mail carrier converted two weeks ago after years of chewing and smoking he now says all desire for tobacco is gone. He is fifty and regarded as a good citizen.
David Tarbet aged 23 died at his North Main street home from systemic tuberculosis at 4 50 Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 from Fletcher M E church with Rev J T Scull officiating. Music by Zula Hill Bessie Miller H E Stager J J Anderson. Burial followed at Carthage cemetery. Out of town mourners included Chas Tarbet of Indianapolis James Woods of Swayzee Mrs Nerius Cox and children Camden J Harvey Datley and wife Vincennes and Camden residents attended.
David Martin Tarbet born in Carthage on June 11 1882 died June 18 1905 at age 23 after long illness. Eldest son of John and Mary Tarbet he endured pneumonia and a wasting disease with patience and care from family. He professed faith during pastor W M Fletcher’s period and received baptism but was not fully received into the church. The family and local pastor offer condolences, reflecting on life, faith, and acceptance of God’s will as they mourn the loss of a cherished son and brother.
In the Home victory over Carthage Greys Walter Phelpa played right field for the visitors. Home leads series two to one. Beher, Rhoades and Miller worked long for strikeouts. Notable hits include Newsom and Willecutt two basers and Parish and H Davis hitting homers. Attendance around three thousand. Kennard defeats Spiceland 14 to 10 with Snow ball behind the bat and Roy Cummins from Greenfield first team on short.
A Hope Texas resident, D L Gregory, testifies that Bucklen’s Arica Salve quickly cures burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. The ad notes 25 cents at McClain’s drug store and promotes its effectiveness for various conditions.
Mrs Louisa Theobald visits the Staleys north of town while Mrs Charles Steele lies ill at Henry Rileys with Dr Allen attending. Many townsfolk host relatives and travel to Indianapolis and Greenfield. A double wedding at Sixth Presbyterian, officiated by Rev B F Sonter, highlights a week of ill and well, moving residents and guests across nearby towns. Funeral services for Albert White take place at Walnut Ridge Church.
Miss Daisy Tweedy visits Mrs. L. C. Frost in Knightstown while Mr. and Mrs. Frost visit relatives there. R. B. Whitton of Richmond spends weekend with kin. Henry Morelock and Charlie Leisure hosts. Whitton sister visits Jamison family. Frank Woodward of Newcastle spends Sunday with Brooks family. Frank Whitton of Carthage guests of Oliver Siler at Occident. Charles Stewart of Knightstown visits Merrill Ball family. George Ewing and daughter Maggie host Oscar and Orville Stewart, Thomas Miller families and many others for a social gathering with lemonade and milk shakes at Cigphey’s Restaurant.
A Laporte county merchant tested two stores with identical bargain counters. One town published his sale ad. the other did not. In the ad town sales reached 1754 dollars, while the non ad town sold 984 dollars. He noted customers passed by one store to travel to the other, unaware the same prices were available locally.
Citizens urge neighbor teams to schedule a double header for the July 4 holiday in Carthage. The town, lively on the anniversary, needs attractions to avoid a dead town feel. Encouragement from local influencers could help secure a game.
Milk cows available for sale listed by Sam Pritchard. Inquiry advised by contacting Sam Pritchard for details and arrangements.
A good second hand wagon offered for sale at a bargain. Interested parties may call at R C Hills blacksmith shop for details or to view.
W. H. Sharer offers a usable second hand corn planter suitable for farm work. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
Travel agency advertises very low round trip fares from Los Angeles to Milwaukee Niagara Falls Toronto Indianapolis Asbury Park Denver Baltimore Chauteuqua Winona Lake and more with varied sale dates from June through July 1905. Special passes include fifteen day and season tickets plus Independence Day round trips within 200 miles.
C F Collier of Cherokee Ark recounts a dramatic recovery from crippling kidney disease. He suffered back pain headaches and low mood and could not sit without a cushion. After using Electric Bitters he was restored to health and endorses the tonic for kidney liver or stomach weakness.
Local seller offers a Densmore typewriter at a bargain price from Lineback's tailor shop. The ad notes quick cash and pickup, with no other items listed.
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